Probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century - A carved wood figure of a Prophet, probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century - image-1

Lot 1231 Dα

Probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century - A carved wood figure of a Prophet, probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century

Auction 1087 - overview Cologne
20.05.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €

Probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century

A carved wood figure of a Prophet, probably Central Rhine Region, 2nd half 15th century

Carved in the round, the reverse summarily worked. Extensive remains of older polychromy. A standing figure of a bearded prophet dressed in a long robe and cloak, holding a long banderole that falls to the floor from shoulder height.
The left hand lacking. Insect damage to the plinth. Wear with losses. Height 38 cm.

Provenance

Formerly the Dierckens Collection, Ghent.